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• Last night's bout of insomnia led to me creating a Kindle book out of a short story I've got lying around. It's alarmingly easy to do. #
• Download the short story I wrote for Kindle here: http://bit.ly/14TYOE #
• @JayRodriguez You can do it for any price. I'm not sure how I arrived at $1.50, other than I did it at like 4 in the morning. :D in reply to JayRodriguez #
• @BrianReed I like the music waaaaay more than I like what I've seen of the show. in reply to BrianReed #
• For how to's for the Kindle, I'd recommend @johnaugust 's blog http://bit.ly/mtcrO #
• @bclaymoore That's what I call, "It's okay to start smoking again" time. in reply to bclaymoore #
• http://www.eternalmoonwalk.com/ #
• Thanks again to everyone who downloaded my new short story on Kindle! If you enjoyed it please post a review or RT! http://bit.ly/ickgP #
• @tonyfleecs is a badass. Let it be known throughout the world. #
• @jkpyle Thanks Jer! in reply to jkpyle #
• Does it bother anyone else that SciFi have changed their name to a what appears to be a nickname for syphillis? #
• I remember when I had the SyFy. Made me feel like Beethoven AND Mozart rolled into one. #
• @kodychamberlain is equally badass. Wow. #
• @jameslucasjones I got you beat by three whole days. in reply to jameslucasjones #

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Half a Person - Available on Kindle

Hey gang, Just a quickie. I was playing around with Amazon's digital text platform service, and found it so easy to use, I figured I might as well put up some fiction on the Kindle store. I'm a HUGE fan of the Kindle, and mine has been glued to my hand since I bought it a few months ago.

A newly edited version of Half a Person, with a swank new cover is available for $1. This is a short story that ran on the blog way back when, but it's changed substantially since then. It's about a man who wakes up with a strange illness that slowly drives him and his wife insane. It's been called very 'Richard Matheson-y,' which is about the highest praise I could hope for.

You can check it out here via the link above.

If the reaction is good, (hell, even if it isn't) I'm going to try to do a couple of short stories a month on the site, hopefully building towards some kind of print collection of all of them down the road.

More in the coming weeks as I race ever forward to Comic-Con.

For more information on formatting for Kindle, I'd recommend starting with John August's blog here: http://johnaugust.com/archives/2009/kindle-formatting-for-web-geeks While you're at it, you should definitely check out his story, the Variant. It's really excellent.

Today in Twitter

• @marcbernardin I just assumed that humans were an enslaved class used for construction and drilling for oil, begging for continued exist ... in reply to marcbernardin #
• Things I love about Los Angeles: mariachis at Ernies in NoHo. #

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• @TheJohnBarber You'll never make in politics with that attitude. in reply to TheJohnBarber #
• http://twitpic.com/9asfc - Fialkov's Freedom Chili Recipe. http://www.thefialkov.com/?p=1756 #
• Strange Days we live in... http://bit.ly/5RisZ #
• Those wacky Japanese are always ten steps ahead of us in creepiness. http://bit.ly/19dP1o #
• @RantzHoseley Oh you, and your silly PC! in reply to RantzHoseley #

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Fialkov Freedom Chili

In honor of the Holiday, I made some of my from scratch turkey chili for a visit from my mother-in-law.   I make it thusly: Ingredients: 2 lbs of Turkey 2 onions 2 green peppers 1 red peppers 2 fresh tomatoes 1/2 clove of garlic 2 cans of diced jalapeno peppers 1 large can of tomato sauce 2 cans of diced tomatos 1 can of pinto beans (or pintoito if you can find them) Cayenne Pepper Chili Powder Salt 2 limes Beer, as desired.

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Dice the onions and add to the ground turkey.  Brown the turkey and onions.  As they brown, continue to dice the rest of the vegetables and add as you go.  Green peppers, red peppers, and garlic should go in first. Next dice the canned chilis. As the meat is finishing browning, dice the fresh tomatoes and toss them in. This would be where you'd add the beer, if you chose to do so, just make sure you let it burn off a bit before the next step.

Add a few tablespoons of chili powder, a teaspoon of cayenne pepper, and the can of tomato sauce. Stir all together. Add the can of diced tomatos and let simmer. this is the part where I tend to flavor to taste, using the salt and the chili powder. Cut the lime in half, and squeeze it. I like to toss in the rest of the lime into the pot. Let it simmer for a few minutes, and then add the beans.

Now, you can let it simmer for a couple more minutes and eat, or, you can let it really take it's time and simmer for a few hours. Make sure to scoop out the lime rinds before serving.

Essentially the key is to add as many fresh vegetables at the top of the recipe, and, make sure there's enough chili powder to give it some kick. Oh yeah, and you can add a bit of sausage to make it extra awesome.

Enjoy and have a happy 4th of July.

Today in Twitter

• Grocery shopping at Target may be the death of society. Discuss. #
• @BrianReed Thankfully, the nearest Wal-Mart is a twenty minute drive into the hottest part of the valley. I'm safe. in reply to BrianReed #
• @kodychamberlain I think you've just slipped up, proving my theory that Kristie isn't real. Yee-haw! in reply to kodychamberlain #
• Champions and Heroes This Week: @melcaylo @jerhaun @jamespatrik @tonyfleecs @adlewis @filipsablik #followfriday #
• And tonight is a trip to Happy Family 2, all you can eat vegan food that makes life worth living. Huzzah! #
• Happy Family 3, rather. 2 is way too gauche for us. #
• @melcaylo I thought he used both. But, here you go, @topcow #ff in reply to melcaylo #
• http://yfrog.com/0tyv6mj #
• I've decided to step down as Governor of California prior to even considering to run. Thank you for your understanding. Go USA! #
• RT My wife @christinarice: Check out the July issue of "Classic Images" magazine which features a piece I wrote about me and Ann Dvorak. #
• CrunchPad mobile internet tablet... pretty cool... http://bit.ly/JkmQa #
• @JasonCaskey or Lawrence Tierney. in reply to JasonCaskey #
• Star Wars is the universal metaphor. Most times. http://ffffound.com/image/e84d5473232ba2f6e5cec9e1b253e7e15912c157 #
• I've decided to cease twittering in 2010. And, as we all know, there's fun no waiting for the end, so I quit now. God bless America! #

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• Really, Microsoft? Really? http://bit.ly/CLjqT #
• @kodychamberlain Not all of us can be genius auteurs like you. in reply to kodychamberlain #
• Rowdy Roddy Piper lives up to his nickname, apparently. http://www.imdb.com/news/ni0861236/ #
• "Midget Wrestlers Dead After Hooker Romp" http://bit.ly/xTFwJ #
• @TonyFleecs You know me too well. You must be stopped. in reply to TonyFleecs #
• @roblevin Where are you? in reply to roblevin #
• Watching the Polanski doc. Really excellent. #
• @roblevin Unless it's in my tv room, no. :D in reply to roblevin #

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• A remake to actually be excited about? Go Minear Go! http://bit.ly/KF951 #
• @bclaymoore That's what friends are for. in reply to bclaymoore #
• Mrs. Slocombe has left the department store. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/8129617.stm #
• Ah Netflix, thank you for Eastbound and Down. #

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• The first 8! strips of BOTTLE of AWESOME have gone live. If you're thirsty come read this! http://bit.ly/16XBuO #fb (via @AndyBelanger) #
• RT: @RantzHoseley Comic Book Tattoo nominated for a Harvey award, video of the LongBox panel & demo up at iFanboy... http://bit.ly/14GCwl #
• I have created a fortress of wind in my office to keep the temperature below 80. A ceiling fan, a box fan, a tower fan, and a traditional. #
• @jerhaun As will we all. in reply to jerhaun #
• @ramtower "The City of New York, our sewers will fuck you up." in reply to ramtower #
• I love you, Ben Folds. http://bit.ly/2DJYYN #
• Do yourself a favor... The IT Crowd Series 2 is out in the US today. Go. Buy It. It's AMAZING. http://tinyurl.com/mezs5n #
• @kmellon What'd they do? in reply to kmellon #
• @kmellon It's the simple things in life. in reply to kmellon #
• @McKelvie Never. in reply to McKelvie #
• Well lookie here, it's comics superstar @ronmarz! #
• @ronmarz "Sexiest Bearded Jewish Men Named Josh in Comics," I take it? in reply to ronmarz #
• Finally watching 28 Weeks Later. It's great. And weird. Very strange narrative choices. #
• I hate digital slow mo. Please take note. #
• @marcbernardin It's not too late... is it? in reply to marcbernardin #
• @melcaylo Hooray! Where'd you end up moving? in reply to melcaylo #
• Here come the twitter spammy sexbot army! #

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• It's the end of the world as we know it.... http://bit.ly/fCQdD #

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• RT @melcaylo:Went to @cparadize and hung with @dividepictures @JoshFialkov @TopCow @dino101 @russcundiff @jerhaun @mikechoi @ravensvoice ... #

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• Newsarama on Outlaw Territory! http://bit.ly/nQDPb #
• Hey look everybody! It's my most favorite comic creator @JeffLemire! Go say hi! #
• You'd think with all the technology on hand in Die Hard 4, they could make a better chyron when they take over the tv broadcasts. #
• I like how Die Hard 4 becomes an infinitely better movie for the few minutes @thatkevinsmith is in it. #
• Watching Fritz Lang's Man Hunt. It's freaking great. #

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• Those to watch @katzmoney @roblevin @archaiacomics @mrtonylee @neilkleid #followfriday #
• Was going to hit the museum of Jurassic technology but I think I have too much work to do to get stuck in Friday traffic. #
• Also, incredibly impressed by @TubsFineChili. Every bit as fine as Chili My Soul and the seats are shaped like saddles! #
• @BrianReed claim that shit in the name of France. in reply to BrianReed #
• Consider my day made: http://bit.ly/gHF2t #

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• Outlaw Territory! http://yfrog.com/10i7gyj #
• @stephenchristy isn't just good looking, he also offers thoughtful analysis of how to get creator owned work out there. And good back rubs. #
• I met Michael Jackson once. I believe I signed an NDA that keeps me from telling stories in public. That's what SDCC is for, I suppose. #
• A great artist who went so far off the rails that he's managed to ruin one of the greatest music legacies of all time. Take that Mozart! #
• @melcaylo I'm not. Does that help? in reply to melcaylo #
• I got a google voice number with name in it. I truly have arrived. #
• @roblevin MY name. I need an editor. :D in reply to roblevin #
• @jerhaun Aw man, you're just around the corner from my house! in reply to jerhaun #
• Get an apartment at Lovecraft's Asylum! Adaptive reuse f/t WIN! http://bit.ly/VyqJG #
• @katzmoney Is there some place to actually sit and eat at Tub's Chili or is it strictly to go? #
• @KatzMoney Well now you know where I'm going to be for lunch tomorrow. Thanks big guy. :D in reply to KatzMoney #

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• Holy shit is this awesome. http://bit.ly/zhn2X #
• @Agent_M I literally had no interest in the DSi till I saw that. in reply to Agent_M #

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Today in Twitter

• MeFi for the barfy win... http://bit.ly/E3nNO #
• Check out @bremxjones on Longbox. He pretty much sums up my feelings on the matter. #
• http://bit.ly/pFRGE #
• @jonahweiland Wanna do Pita Fresh for lunch tomorrow? in reply to jonahweiland #
• Possibly in honor of tomorrow's release of Outlaw Territory, I just got another Western gig. Yeeee-haw! #
• And yes, if there was a way, I'd do nothing but Westerns. Someone make it so, yes? #
• Our housekeepers will be the death of me. Mark my words. #
• @marcbernardin I downloaded an iPhone app that makes me feel similarly guilty. 3.5 pounds in a four days. in reply to marcbernardin #
• @mouseguard I'd go with "Mice with capes and swords do awesome shit. For mature audiences." in reply to mouseguard #
• @marcbernardin Yeah, but 1500 calories a day's kind of a scary amount. Make sure you don't digest your own organs. #sdccfatbastard in reply to marcbernardin #
• @McKelvie I think being intelligent in medical issues and being smart in terms of futuristic super science are two different htings, tho. in reply to McKelvie #
• @McKelvie Plus, with a 'sharpened' science mind from the 21st century would probably be a hinderance for the more fanciful logic needed. in reply to McKelvie #
• @melcaylo is tweeting. http://yfrog.com/0weztj #
• @stephenchristy tweeting a pic of me. #
• http://yfrog.com/7g6bzj #

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Outlaw Territory Hits Stores This Week!

Hey gang, This week sees the release of the massive Outlaw Territory western anthology from Image Comics. I was honored to be a part of this big ol' book put together by the mighty Michael Woods. You can find out more about the book at the blog located here: http://outlawterritoryanthology.blogspot.com/ I'm in some pretty damn respectable company, and I'm immensely proud of how my story (with amazing art by Christie Tseng) turned out.

In other news, Noel and I will have a huge announcement about our next book come Comic-Con next month, as well as hopefully some news about Elk's Run's next iteration. As always, feel free to follow me at my blog, on Facebook, or on Twitter for more up to date and less newsworthy bites. Addresses below.

See you soon,

j.

www.thefialkov.com

Today in Twitter

• @stephenchristy Huzzah! in reply to stephenchristy #
• @andybelanger kicks the shit out of the competition on Zuda comics! http://bit.ly/16XBuO #

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• Congrats to @rantzhoseley! I've seen LBX, and it's awesome. http://bit.ly/dQUnS #
• @KatzMoney Check out the Johnny Wadd book written by the awesome @tonyfleecs it's completely amazing. in reply to KatzMoney #
• @KatzMoney And that's why I finally bought an iPhone. in reply to KatzMoney #
• @KatzMoney My Blackberry decided that it didn't want me to have any of my contacts. Unless they called me, then they'd magically pop up. in reply to KatzMoney #
• Heading to Comic Book Sunday in a wee bit. Who else is going? #

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• About to watch the last episode of Angel, thus completing my wife's tour of the Whedonverse. Huzzah! #
• Heading to this with the wife! http://yfrog.com/1041gj #
• There's people dressed in period costumes... An interesting night is afoot. #
• @stephenchristy where? in reply to stephenchristy #
• @realtripwire huzzah! in reply to realtripwire #
• The places my wife takes me. http://yfrog.com/5abszkj #
• Weirdest party ever. http://yfrog.com/5ky5dj #
• @ramtower From the 1880's. Yes. in reply to ramtower #
• Steampunk ghostbusters have arrived. http://yfrog.com/0jkimhqxj #
• http://yfrog.com/ejmc2fj #
• Weird. http://yfrog.com/0v5rdoj #
• Best name for a bible EVER. http://www.financialbible.tv/ #
• http://twitpic.com/7zmyd - Here's a better shot of the Victorian Ghostbusters from the party. #
• http://twitpic.com/7zn1b - One more of the Victorian Ghostbusters! #
• @RobbiRodriguez You're a goddamn superstar. in reply to RobbiRodriguez #

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